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A wildfire in a popular resort on the Greek island of Lesbos is destroying homes and forcing evacuations of tourists and residents. Firefighters deployed seven planes and a helicopter to fight the surging blaze in the beachside village of Vatera, with reinforcements expected to arrive from northern Greece. IMAGES
A thermal power plant and its surrounding town on the Aegean Sea are being evacuated as a deadly wildfire that has ravaged Turkey for the past week engulfs its outer edge. The defence ministry said it was evacuating villagers by sea as bright balls of orange flames tore through the hills encircling the plant. IMAGES
Around 700 people have been evacuated after wildfires raged in the Italian province of Pisa.
Wildfires in the hills of Southern California have burned through more than 100,000 acres in an around Ventura County, destroying more than 300 homes, business, and other buildings. Tens of thousands have been evacuated as over 1,100 firefighters fought to contain the blaze. Claire and Dennis Jenks were among those that fled the fire with little more than what they could carry. However, when they returned to their home of 40 years on Wednesday, all they found was a pile of smouldering remains.
A huge wildfire broke out in the hills near Santa Paula, California on Monday. It's rapid spread is helped along by gusts sweeping through the area at 50 miles per hour. At least 27,000 have been evacuated as of Tuesday. One person was killed when their car rolled over as they attempted to evacuate. California Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Venture County. Over 1,100 firefighter have gathered to battle the blaze.
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